FBI director floats international framework on access to encrypted data

Michael Kan |
March 24, 2017

But privacy experts are calling the idea unrealistic, saying it might be exploited for spying purposes.

Although private companies are generating today’s technology, Comey said: “their job is not to decide how the American people should live. The American people should decide how they live.”

Last year, the FBI publicly feuded with Apple over gaining access to a locked iPhone from the San Bernardino shooter. But on Thursday, Comey said the tech industry can find an approach that creates government access, while keeping malicious actors out.